A Floral-Filled Fairytale Wedding at Château Belle Epoque

Published 15 June 2025

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Domaine Nouvelle-Aquitaine Summer (2025)

A Floral-Filled Wedding at Château Belle Epoque near Biarritz

Château Belle Époque an exclsuive fairytale castle with onsite accommodation near Biarritz feels lifted from the pages of a storybook. Its ivy-covered towers, golden light, and calm gardens create a world where French romance takes centre stage. For this wedding editorial, Adeline Roux, one of the South of France’s trusted wedding planners, envisioned a celebration that was both elegant and joy-filled. Acting as both planner and celebrant, she brought the day to life with intention and heart. The design leaned into the luxury château wedding venue’s natural grace refined yet relaxed, colourful yet cohesive. The result was a garden celebration where French artistry met the warmth of human connection, every element alive with light, laughter, and texture.

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Color, Craft, and Modern French Style

The aesthetic of the day was alive with movement and colour. Floral design by Histoire de Fleur filled Château Belle Époque gardens with coral, blush, and apricot blooms poppies, ranunculus, and garden roses spilling across staircases and ceremony arches. The tablescape, styled by SBJ Decoration with creative direction from Magnolias on Silk, reflected the same joyful rhythm: sage-toned linens, gold-rimmed plates, and hand-painted menus by Bonjour Paper glowed under the afternoon light. The bride wore an off-the-shoulder gown by Les Filles Fidèles, paired with Bella Belle shoes and Gemmyo jewelry, her luminous look perfected by Laetitia Incaby and Les Créas Coiffure d’Alex. The groom, in a tailored Faubourg Saint Sulpice suit, brought a touch of modern French charm to the garden setting.

A Feast of French Artistry and Emotion

The celebration continued in true French style with a beautifully curated menu by Alice Thouvenot, blending artistry and local flavour. The statement cake by L.C. Pastry 32 echoed the floral palette in sugar detail, while signature cocktails from French Barmen added a lively flourish to the evening. Furniture and décor by Be Lounge grounded the garden reception in subtle sophistication. Every moment from a shared laugh under the trees to the final toast at sunset - was captured by Fabrice Joubert, among the most respected wedding photographers in the South of France. His imagery translated the day’s emotion into light: modern yet timeless, refined yet heartfelt. Together, this creative team turned Château Belle Époque into a vision of French romance authentic, joyful, and filled with grace.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Reception

The Venue

The Design & Details

Getting Ready

Close-up of bride's rose gold sunburst necklace and halo diamond engagement ring

Ceremony

Wedding ceremony in a garden with white roses
Bride in off-shoulder floral applique gown looking at groom during outdoor ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Bride seated on rustic wooden bar and groom standing beside her holding drinks at floral-decorated cocktail station
Wedding cocktail hour in a garden

Reception

Greenhouse reception table with coral ranunculus and lavender centerpieces, crystal chandeliers, and sage linen
Greenhouse wedding reception with long banquet table, sage green linens, crystal chandeliers, and lush coral floral displays
Long feasting table under crystal chandeliers in a greenhouse venue with coral and red floral arrangements
Pavilion reception with sage plinths, coral ranunculus, crystal chandelier, and climbing branches overhead

Couple Portraits

Bride and groom posing in front of outdoor bar decorated with coral roses, pink blooms, and trailing greenery
Bride and groom pose before a turreted chateau with an orange and red floral installation at the entrance
Couple posing at wooden bar decorated with coral ranunculus and wisteria at greenhouse venue
Couple walking hand-in-hand along gravel path flanked by coral and orange floral installations

Bridal Portraits

Bride seated on a gilded chair wearing a ruffled organza ballgown surrounded by coral peonies and pink foxglove
Bride in off-the-shoulder white tulle ball gown holding garden bouquet of orange poppies and coral ranunculus indoors
Close-up bridal portrait with dark wavy hair wearing V-neckline gown with floral applique and diamond necklace
Bride in off-the-shoulder white dress smelling a garden-style bouquet of orange poppies and sweet peas

Design and Details

Wedding reception place setting with scallop-edged plates, printed menu card, gold flatware, and coral peony centerpiece
Chateau entrance with tall floral columns of coral roses, white hydrangeas, and lavender delphiniums framing white double ...
Reception table with coral peonies in gold vessels sage linen blush napkins and brass candelabras
Groom boutonniere with peach rose and lavender delphinium pinned to black tuxedo lapel with bow tie

Flat Lays

Flat lay of place setting with scallop-edged plates, monogrammed pink napkin, menu card, and ranunculus blooms
Bridal flat lay with ivory lace Bella Belle heels, coral peonies, Chloe perfume, and rose gold jewelry on mint linen
Stationery flat lay on sage linen with coral peonies blush toast book floral menu card blue velvet ring boxes and gold tray
French wedding stationery suite in sage green and cream with chateau illustration, peonies, and diamond ring

Venue

Aerial view of French chateau with twin towers and outdoor ceremony setup with coral and pink floral arch
Aerial view of turreted chateau with white chair ceremony setup and coral floral arch on forecourt
Chateau with pointed turrets, boxwood parterre garden, and ceremony chairs on gravel forecourt
Aerial view of grey stone chateau with pointed turrets set within wooded estate beside dark pond

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